Module 6 Instructions (Start Here)

CHAPTER 11: FAMILY PLANNING AND PARENTHOOD LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Outline the reasons for family planning.
  • Discuss basic facts about oral contraceptives: how they prevent conception; types and administration; effectiveness; advantages and health benefits; risks; and side effects.
  • Discuss basic facts about other forms of hormonal contraceptives.
  • Relate basic facts about the use of vaginal spermicides as contraceptives.
  • Describe the use of intrauterine devices and other mechanical devices or barrier methods (male condom, female condom, diaphragm, cervical shield, cervical cap, and contraceptive sponge).
  • Describe the processes of male and female sterilization (vasectomy and tubal ligation).
  • Explain methods of birth control without the use of devices, including the calendar method, withdrawal, and noncoital stimulation.
  • Summarize the considerations in choosing which birth control method to use.
  • Discuss the legal, moral, social and realistic, and psychological and personal considerations in relation to abortion.
  • Summarize the basic facts about infertility (causes; infertility and subjective well-being; treatments; and alternative means of conception).
  • Discuss basic issues in relation to adoption and foster care.
  • Discuss the basic issues and trends in relation to childlessness, smaller families, and delayed parenthood.

CHAPTER 12: PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Describe the signs and symptoms of pregnancy, discuss the use of pregnancy tests, and calculate the due date and using Naegele’s formula.
  • Discuss the emotional reactions to prospective parenthood and pregnancy and the developmental tasks of pregnancy.
  • Explain the importance of prenatal care, including the minor side effects and major complications of pregnancy.
  • Discuss teratogens, including examples and their effects.
  • Identify the stages of prenatal development.
  • Discuss prepared childbirth and the Lamaze method of natural childbirth.
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the process of labor and options for delivery.
  • Discuss the following topics in relation to postpartum care, decisions, and adjustments: care of the newborn, bonding, rooming in, postpartum adjustments, and returning to work.

CHAPTER 13 PART 1: PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Relate how philosophies and emphases in childrearing change over the years and how men and women differ in their views, as to parents and children.
  • Describe why cultural and biological differences and life circumstances, as well as differences in children, require varying methods of parenting.
  • Discuss parental roles in meeting children’s needs and the importance of sharing responsibilities, including parental involvement in childrearing.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Recognize and appreciate the impact of the family life cycle on the individual as well as marriage and family relationships.
  • Identify characteristics and behaviors associated with developing and sustaining successful relationships across the family life cycle.
  • Identify the different types of families and recognize and respect the influence of alternative lifestyles and culture on the individual and marriage and family relationships.

RESOURCES

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Assignments

  • Family of Origin Outline
    • Using genogram identify areas of FOO that will cover in paper.
    • Scaffolding assignment
  • Final Review Quizzes
    • Chapters 1-5 Review
    • Chapters 6-11 Review